Hi Michal 2012/10/5 Michal Soltys <[email protected]>
> On 2012-10-04 22:59, Arnaud Quette wrote: > >> >> 2012/10/4 Kris Jordan <[email protected] >> <mailto:nut.kj@**sagebrushnetworks.com <[email protected]>>> >> >> >> Arnaud Quette wrote, On 10/4/2012 9:26 AM: >> >> >> 2012/10/4 Manuel Wolfshant <[email protected] >> <mailto:wolfy@nobugconsulting.**ro <[email protected]>> >> <mailto:wolfy@nobugconsulting.**__ro >> >> <mailto:wolfy@nobugconsulting.**ro <[email protected]>>>> >> >> >> On 10/04/2012 05:55 PM, Arnaud Quette wrote: >> >> [...] >> >> Also note that this unit is supported through USB, but >> recent >> SmartUPS (for ~ 3 years) use a new serial protocol, >> called >> microlink, which is not supported in NUT (nor in any >> other >> opensource solution). >> >> >> Is that true for the SmartUPS 1000 VA ( >> http://www.apc.com/resource/__**include/techspec_index.cfm?__** >> base_sku=sua1000i<http://www.apc.com/resource/__include/techspec_index.cfm?__base_sku=sua1000i> >> >> <http://www.apc.com/resource/**include/techspec_index.cfm?** >> base_sku=sua1000i<http://www.apc.com/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=sua1000i> >> > >> ) ? I plan to buy one next week and if it's not supported >> by nut ( >> or apcupsd in case of emergency ) I'll go shopping >> something else >> >> >> AFAICT, "newer" (since ~3 years) APC unit using the microlink >> for serial communication are not supported anywhere. >> Binary protocol, not documented, nor reverse engineered (yet). >> Some readings: >> http://forums.isxusergroups.__**com/thread.jspa?messageID=__** >> 29863 >> >> >> <http://forums.isxusergroups.**com/thread.jspa?messageID=**29863<http://forums.isxusergroups.com/thread.jspa?messageID=29863> >> > >> >> Another reading (search for "Do Not Purchase The Following >> UPSes"): >> http://www.apcupsd.com/ >> >> >> Apcupsd works with microlink UPS's, but only the most basic status >> info is provided. It's not the microlink protocol it's working with, >> but some other basic communication mode those UPS's provide. You can >> get full info back by purchasing the legacy communications card. >> >> >> I'm not an APC expert, so there might be slight nuances or updates that >> I'm not aware of. >> as told, AFAICT any units that use microlink *doesn't* work with serial >> driver. >> but as also told on Apcupsd webpage, USB works (basically) and expansion >> cards are another option. >> >> what is part of the nuances is the declination of SmartUPS units: >> SMX/SMT, RT XL are the only one mentioned. >> are there other SmartUPS models that either use microlink but provides a >> minimal set of data, or units still using the old protocol? >> >> anyone that can help clarifying this, preferably with a wrap-up, is very >> welcome to do so! >> here is the current situation: >> http://www.networkupstools.**org/stable-hcl.html?**manufacturer=APC<http://www.networkupstools.org/stable-hcl.html?manufacturer=APC> >> >> and if anyone can provide microlink snoops for analysis, I would be >> pleased to take a look at it. >> >> Does NUT not work in a similar way with these UPS's? >> >> >> I'll delegate the right answer to Michal. Mine would be "very likely"... >> > > AFAIK, SUA should be fully supported. Even at APC's site there's an > overpriced smart cable as an option for that particular model ;) Though I'm > a bit surprised that ups model is still listed there (as available, in > Romania). Recollecting from older threads on apc forums or mails on apcupsd > list, I think there was someone complaining that he couldn't buy SUA models > anymore and was offered SMT as a replacement. > > For SMT, SMX, RTD models the only (serial) option of talking to nut or > apcupsd through smart protocol is: > > http://www.apc.com/products/**resource/include/techspec_** > index.cfm?base_sku=AP9620<http://www.apc.com/products/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=AP9620> > > You can easily distinguish new models by having rj45 instead of serial. > > Before/if you decide to purchase it, doublecheck everything. > I've checked the manpage, and it already includes this info. can you please make a patch for data/driver.list , mentioning these info? ideally, the driver.list should be something like: "APC" "ups" "1" "Smart-UPS SMT" "newer models (with RJ45), require AP9620 serial card" "apcsmart" ... same for SMX and RTD thanks, Arnaud -- Network UPS Tools (NUT) Project Leader - http://www.networkupstools.org Debian Developer - http://www.debian.org Free Software Developer - http://arnaud.quette.fr
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